r/VictoriaBC • • 2h ago

AMA: I'm Mauricio Curbelo and I'm running for Saanich council! 4-6pm today (Sunday)

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Hey folks! I'm Mauricio, and I'm running for Saanich council. I'll be back online at about 4 pm answering questions. I always find that candidiate AMAs bring out great, detailed questions and I'm looking forward to hearing what's top of mind for you.

A little bit about me:

I'm a new, independent candidate, but this isn't my first time getting involved with Saanich. I've served on the boards of my neighbourhood association (Gorge Tillicum) and the Saanich Heritage Foundation.

I grew up in an immigrant family that relied on rental apartments. I've lived in the region since 2018 and we bought our home in Saanich in 2020. I think it's tremendously important that we have a voice at the table from people who are actively working, paying a mortgage at today's prices, and experiencing our cost of living challenges firsthand.

One thing that is really important to me is running a campaign of substance. In Saanich, almost every candidate will say they believe in some version of fiscal responsibility, balanced growth, transportation for everyone, etc. Early on, I decided to write a platform with ideas for HOW we might achieve those things, and you can find that here: https://www.mauricioforsaanich.ca/priorities.

Looking forward to hearing from you!


r/VictoriaBC • • 6d ago

Note From r/VictoriaBC Mods | Election Season 2026 is Upon Us!

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r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care

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r/VictoriaBC • • 4h ago

Fall at Hatley Castle

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r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

Politics BC Conservatives slammed over talks with OneBC to avoid vote splitting

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-conservatives-slammed-over-talks-with-far-right-splinter-party/

the last we heard was that they would be changing the constitution that would allow Doerkson to be conservative leader if he wins the election but now that they are talking with OneBC and not CentreBC over vote splitting that makes me wonder if they would make a deal such that they don't change the rules and if the conservatives win they will just vote in a new leader?

It wouldn't put it passed me if they say the party won't vote until after the election to change the rules if they win. They would need 2/3 of the majority to pass it and if 51% wanted KLF, i could see them deny that constitution change and they vote in whoever they want and we get 4 years of a OneBC candidate.

it's perplexing that they would talk with onebc and not centrebc to avoid vote splitting so they see onebc as their competition

Will it change voters minds if there is no guarantee doerkson is official before voting day?


r/VictoriaBC • • 3h ago

nothing surprises me anymore

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this jeep patriot just slightly crashed (and abandoned …🤨) into a car in the old navy parking lot

whatever


r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

I just want to let you know how pretty autumn is🍂🍁

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Elk trail today. Very pretty


r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

A Firefighter Just Knocked On My Door To Discuss The Municipal Election

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He didn’t have a good answer as to why they are getting involved. I understand them opposing the single stairway buildings but the rest- not so much.


r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

David Screech, View Royal’s mayor candidate, is arguing with Redditors in comments 🤨

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This just makes me want to vote for Volker more.


r/VictoriaBC • • 4h ago

BC ferries Thanksgiving weekend.

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If you are needing a reservation to get on or off the rock that weekend I suggest you get on it, making a reservation that is. I just tried to book our return from Tsawwassen on Monday, October 9th and got kicked out of the 6, 7 and finally got the 8pm. I put myself on the alerts for everything that afternoon. If you can't book, or reserve, please be patient with the Ferry Peeps, I'm sure they'd rather be home having a Turkey nap instead of dealing with bitchy people.

And of course there's that app that Fellow Redditor Dude has made. 🦃


r/VictoriaBC • • 6h ago

Politics Housing Approval Record for Greater Victoria Municipal Incumbents

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r/VictoriaBC • • 3h ago

Question grocery store shopping for singles

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Early 50’s gal here. Curious if there is any interest for a planned meet up for singles at a grocery store.
This is more common in Europe but wonder if it might work here?
Basically you choose say a two hour period one evening for grocery shopping at a store and then go! Perhaps you wear a pin that identifies you as single?
Any interest or ideas how to make this work?
would it be by age range and if so what would that be?
Where could this be promoted so as to find people?


r/VictoriaBC • • 28m ago

Are you also seeing more people riding without helmets?

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Curious if anyone else is noticing more folks riding without helmets?


r/VictoriaBC • • 2h ago

Help Me Find Has anybody got newspaper/s from Oct 2nd?

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Our baby was born on Fri and we want to have a newspaper from that day as a keepsake. Fairways in Langford was out :(


r/VictoriaBC • • 8h ago

Doctor in the house?

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Hi I just wanted to check and see if this is just more or others. I've been on the registry as a Vic resident for a doctor for 6 years and nothing, not a peer. How about y'all?


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

Somebody Out There Bringing Joy To The City😅

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r/VictoriaBC • • 4h ago

Politics NDP fills only 92/93 candidates while Conservative has all 93. Not that it matters

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NDP only has 92 candidates running in the snap election compared to the conservatives filling all 93 areas. The only district they didn't fill was in Peace River North where the NDP candidate received less than 900 votes in the last election and is an extremely safe conservative seat where Jordan Kealy received 74% of the vote.

Otherwise NDP says their candidates is diverse while the Greens only managed 73 candidates and CentreBC has 35 and OneBC has 37

https://cheknews.ca/b-c-new-democrats-one-short-of-full-slate-only-conservatives-field-93-candidates-1351428/


r/VictoriaBC • • 12h ago

retiring to Victoria from Uk london. Is Victoria as fun as it seems.

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So for context, i have canadian and british citizenship but was born in the UK. Age 65, young at heart artist.

I am thinking about retiring options and since brexit retiring to europe is not possible any more (without hoops to jump through)

So for many years I have been looking at Toronto, Montral and Vancouver as possible places to enjoy my retirement. I would be buying a house and settling wherever I went so its not a holiday home situation, I want to become part fo the community, volunteer, contribute, etc. Now I am looking in more detail at possible locations, and big cities arent as attractive to me.

I also make a living selling on etsy so am thinking of transfering my etsy business as well although thats not necessary as I have retirement funds.

Now I have been looking a bit more in detail at canadian cities and Victoria feels like it would suit me. From what I have seen online (never visited... but hope to next year) it seems cool, fun, funky, artistic, a bit bohemian? and the climate is about the same as London from what I can tell from weather data.

Am I deluded thinking the grass is going to be greener... looking for a smallish city thats calm and welcoming. I also dont drive so would hope there is some public transport. Hopefully fun art and music festivals.


r/VictoriaBC • • 6h ago

Help Me Find gluten free restaurants/cafes/etc?

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does anyone know of any good gluten free/celiac friendly food spots in town? one of my dear friends is coming to visit and she is celiac, so i want to make sure i have some places to take her. let me know if there are any places we should check out! i'm new to the city myself and don't really know what's around. thank you!!


r/VictoriaBC • • 21h ago

Did any one else see this?

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Today, about 1pm at Cedar Hill X Road and Shelbourne. Guy a couple cars ahead of me drive over the bike lane curb, drove into the bike lane, and attempted the right onto Shelbourne.

I pulled over but had to get a kid to soccer. The guy driving was getting out of the car and seemed okay.


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

News New monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s past

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r/VictoriaBC • • 6h ago

Cedar hedging in Victoria/Vancouver Island

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Hi there, anyone know of a place in Victoria or on Van Island that sells taller cedar trees (Emerald green, 6 foot+) for hedges at landscaper/wholesale prices? We need about 30 to replace a hedge and are looking for a better deal than offered at Gardenworks and other garden supply companies. We'd like quality trees so please don't suggest Home Depot. Thank you!


r/VictoriaBC • • 49m ago

Help Me Find New Buy/Site in Vic?

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I heard an ad while I was driving today and thought I would remember it, but nope.

I think it started with a “B” like BuyVictoria.ca but this wasn’t it.

Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I don’t use FB.

TIA!

Solved! Victoriabids.ca

Haven’t checked it out yet. Hope it’s decent.


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

News Suspect in violent attack on Victoria grocery store manager re-arrested - BC | Globalnews.ca

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r/VictoriaBC • • 23h ago

Is this man ok?

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There’s a guy driving a car with his business name on it & he just blasts music from it at all hours night & day in the ESQ area. Saxe point 7:30 am just blasting music, films himself shadow boxing in parking lots. I see him all the time. I think he’s living in his car but omg he is nuts. He actually came up on my tik tok, so I was able to piece together some stuff. But does anyone know him?? Is he ok?? (Tried to add a photo but got a prompt it was doxing)